VIRTUAL
Virtual Innovation Studio: Holiday STEM
December 11, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. (CT)

In this edition of Virtual Family Innovation Studio, we are exploring the Holiday STEM activities related to World War II. Learn how to make an LED circuit card, a snowball catapult and a candy cane with binary letters.

See below for a list of everything you need to follow along on your own! Feel free to participate in one or two activities, or follow along with all three!

ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. These activities involve the use of tools and materials that require adult supervision and proper safety precautions. Science and engineering are fun and interesting subjects that help us build our confidence through learning how to do hard things and being safe at the same time.

MATERIALS NEEDED

LED Circuit Holiday Cards

• Metal tape
• Button battery
• LED Light
• Card Stock
• Colored Pencils

Candy Cane Coding

• Pipe Cleaners
• Red Pony Beads
• White Pony Beads
• Binary Sheets

Snowball Catapult

• Large popsicle sticks
• Paper cups (condiment)
• Rubber bands
• White pompoms

Download related materials here:
LED Circuit Holiday Card Instructions
Candy Cane Coding Instructions
Snowball Catapult Instructions

CAN’T MAKE 10:30 A.M. ON DECEMBER 11? Our Virtual Innovation Studio will be available to watch whenever you are free, after its release. For any questions, email us at STEM@nationalww2museum.org

Supported by Cornerstone